Indian Investor Praises Ethiopia’s Strategic Edge in Horticulture Investment
An Indian investor in Ethiopia's horticulture sector has praised the country's potential for agricultural exports, specifically citing avocados. The investor highlighted Ethiopia's favorable climate, fertile soil, and government support as key advantages for foreign direct investment.
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This highlights Ethiopia's growing appeal as a hub for export-oriented agribusiness, which is vital for its economic development.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Indian Investor Praises Ethiopia’s Strategic Edge in Horticulture Investment 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 24, 2026 (ENA) —An Indian investor, who is currently active in Ethiopia’s agriculture sector, underscored Ethiopia’s exceptional potential as a destination for foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, specifically within the export-oriented horticulture sector.
The agribusiness investor and Gud Agro Plc Shareholder, Gajendra Singh Manpura, shared insights drawn from the company’s two years of operational experience near Boditi in the Wolaita Zone of Southern Ethiopia.
The company has specialized in commercial avocado cultivation for export markets.
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